Buffalo, New York hardcore band Dead Hearts (Ferret Music) is currently looking for a new drummer. According to the band, "Knowledge of our material, dedicated personality and equipment [are] a must." Interested candidates should email the group at Fivedeadhearts@aol.com for additional information.

Dead Hearts will combine two EPs and bonus material on one CD slated for a fall European release via Burning Season Records. Here's a statement from Dead Hearts guitarist Jeremy Smith:

"Dead Hearts are excited to announce that Burning Season Records out of Austria will be releasing in Europe all our recordings done by Mike Hatalak (It Dies Today) on one CD containing our 'self titled' and "Words You Betray" EPs, three bonus tracks and new artwork. The 11-song CD entitled, 'The Words You Betray' will be released to coincide with our November/December Euro tour with Shai Hulud and Winds Of Plague."

Trustkill Records has signed Long Island hardcore band SOLDIERS, featuring current members of THIS IS HELL.

Speaking on the recent signing, singer Rick Jiminez said, "We're really psyched to be part of the roster and involved with people we trust and like... which is a hard feat when record labels are concerned." Adding to that, label Pres Josh Grabelle said, "I've known Rick and Dan for a while now and when I heard the new songs I was blown away, it really took me back to the feelings I had when I first got into hardcore and started going to shows. This shit is real."

SOLDIERS will be on tour in August with Dead Hearts and Daggermouth. Here are the latest tour dates: More...

The lineup has been announced for this year's New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The event will be headlined by black metal act Dimmu Borgir and feature performances from Bury Your Dead, Kylesa, The Devil Wears Prada, 100 Demons, Nora, The Human Abstract, Death Before Dishonor, Dead Hearts, Unearth, Shai Hulud and many more.

The New England Metal and Hardcore Festival take place at the Palladium, located at 261 Main Street in Worcester, Mass.